Category Archives: personal development
Dealing with curveballs
The best takeaway from all the stories about A-levels this year can be applied to anyone, no matter what their situation. A Carlisle student got a double dose of misfortune after he received the wrong results and then, when he … Continue reading
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10 easy ways to use the summer break to prepare for next year
The summer months are a good time to rest, catch up with family and friends at home, get some work (i.e. money) in, and so on. photo by j-ster The summer months also represent the perfect time to prepare for … Continue reading
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Fearing the Unknown
The unknown tends to get in the way, doesn’t it? You want to know what questions will come up in an exam, but that is unknown until you sit down and turn the paper over. You want the party to … Continue reading
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How to Fail Brilliantly
None of us want to fail. If you could pass everything with flying colours, you would. However, that requires work. When you put the effort in, not everything is perfect. You have to get used to it. You’re going to … Continue reading
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9 (Random) Secrets to Success
You want success and you want it quick. What do you do? Here are nine secrets to help in your quest: 1. There are no secrets Busted my own post straight away. But that’s fine. Because there are no secrets. … Continue reading
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